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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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